What science has to do with airplanes?
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What science has to do with airplanes?
Airplanes achieve flight by using lift, drag, thrust and weight. They use a specially designed wing to generate high pressure below the craft and low pressure above it. Weight is caused by gravity, and it pulls down on the aircraft; drag is produced by the friction created by the air particles passing the plane.
How hard is it to build your own airplane?
Few people ever tackle a project that requires as much dedication, effort and time as building an airplane. For dedicated builders, most airplane projects take two to four years. That’s the top of the bell curve, but of course there are builders at either end of it too. It could easily take five or 10 years.
Who was the first female pilot to fly around the world?
Jerrie Mock
Geraldine “Jerrie” Fredritz Mock (November 22, 1925 – September 30, 2014) was an American pilot and the first woman to fly solo around the world, which she did in 1964….
| Jerrie Mock | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Aviatrix, Writer |
| Spouse(s) | Russell Mock |
| Children | Valerie Armentrout, Gary Mock, Roger Mock |
Is flight possible in humans?
Humans are not physically designed to fly. We cannot create enough lift to overcome the force of gravity (or our weight). Their light frame and hollow bones make it easier to counteract gravity. Air sacs inside their bodies make birds lighter, which enables smoother motion through air.
Who was the first black aviator?
Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an early American civil aviator….
| Bessie Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Coleman in 1923 | |
| Born | January 26, 1892 Atlanta, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 1926 (aged 34) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Burial place | Lincoln Cemetery, Cook County, Illinois |
Did Amelia Earhart land on Gardner?
TIGHAR and its director, Richard Gillespie, believe that when Earhart and Noonan couldn’t find Howland Island, they continued south along the 157/337 line some 350 nautical miles and made an emergency landing on Nikumaroro (then called Gardner Island).
What happens to an airplane when it is used for personal use?
An aircraft for personal use will get different terms than an aircraft to be used by a flight school or charter outfit (commercial). That’s because the more an airplane is used, the more it depreciates—there’s also more wear and tear on the airplane, especially with student pilots.
Why are modern airplanes so expensive?
The aircraft’s panel is an added factor. Avionics equipment drives value of existing airplanes more than ever before. A good airframe with vintage avionics is hard to sell and thus hard to finance. Preparing for the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out mandate can be expensive.
How to make your aircraft purchase memorable?
With a little advance planning and some research, your aircraft purchase will be a memorable experience, for the right reasons! One of the most common mistakes in purchasing an aircraft is to buy impulsively without fully considering the effects of your decision. Take the time to analyze your requirements carefully and be realistic.
Does age matter when buying an airplane?
Age is much more limiting when buying a turbine airplane or piston twin and will affect your loan terms. Because turbine airplanes and piston twins depreciate more quickly than piston singles, the length of these loans is typically shorter, and more money down is typically required.
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